Glaister's Glossary of the Book

By Geoffrey Ashall Glaister

Completely revised second edition published by the University of California Press in 1979.

An authoritative reference covering terminology used in papermaking, printing, bookbinding, publishing, illuminated manuscripts, and private presses. A valuable resource for bibliophiles, librarians, collectors, book historians, printers, and students.

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Hardcover with dust jacket.

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